Inexpensive Halloween Treats: Chocolate Spiders

    These days, between taking the kids to daycare and running to work, most moms don't have time to cook up the homeade treats that their mother and grandmother use to make.

    The good news is that you don't have to have a lot of time or money to have a little fun in the kitchen.

    This Halloween mix up a batch of "chocolate spiders." These no-bake cookies are perfect for the helping hands of small children.

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Ingredients


1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 (8.5 ounce) package chow mein noodles (pretzels, fiber one, or other similar item can be substituted)

1 bag red hots

Wax paper

Directions

1. Place chocolate chips in microwave safe container. Cook on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir and repeat if necessary until melted and smooth.
 
2. Stir in the chow mein noodles so they are evenly distributed. Spoon out to desired size onto waxed paper.
 
3. Put two red hots on the cluster to serve as eyes (mini-marshmallows cut in half may also be used)
 
4. Let cool completely before storing or serving.